Which Seattle coffee shop should I review next?

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Fremont Coffee Company



















The Basics:

(206) 632-3633

Where is it?
459 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103

When are they open?
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Is there parking?
Yes! There is quite a bit of street parking conveniently located right in front.

Is there wi-fi?
Yes, and it's free!

What is the price range?
A tall latte comes with two shots of espresso and is $3.00. I tried their 12 oz. Morning Glory chai tea latte for $2.80.

The Experience:

Fremont Coffee Company is a coffeeshop located in the neighborhood of Fremont in Seattle. It offers a fine selection of hand-roasted, single-origin, and estate coffees from around the world. In addition to this, it offers a full homemade menu of specialty sodas, beer, wine, sandwiches, quiche, and desserts. Local visual artists are featered every month. It is also conveniently located for those who attend the Fremont Sunday Market.

The coffeeshop has uniquely been established in the historic La Roche House in Fremont, so the atmosphere of is quite unique. There are several rooms with tables and chairs at which customers may sit and converse or bring work. The atmosphere was very quiet and peaceful, which was surprising to me given the time of day and the amount of customers present. Most had brought with them a book to read or a laptop to work or study; very little conversation was heard, but it would be a great place for friends to meet and socialize.
The interior is beautifully decorated with old tables and wood chairs in each of the rooms. The dark earthy red and brown-colored walls appeared tattered and torn which emphasized the old, historic home feel. The granite countertops at the entrance were an odd clash with this more rustic, old times atmosphere, but it still contributed to the neat juxtaposition of an old historic home and a modern, yet rustic, coffeeshop.

I tried their morning glory chai tea latte and was delighted at the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. My friend ordered their latte and was pleasantly surprised at the unique complexity of its taste. The taste of the espresso was milder and not as pronounced as expected, but still it was good quality espresso.

I highly recommend Fremont Coffee Company as a coffeeshop atmosphere experience. It's environment is so unique, and I will certainly revisit it when I am in Fremont for the Sunday Market.
{Review by Maisie}

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